Memory Care Coordinator

SilverCrest•Richfield, MN

6d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Village Shores, a Silvercrest Senior Living community in Richfield, Minnesota, is hiring a full-time, day-shift Memory Care Coordinator for its Reflections Memory Care neighborhood. The coordinator plans and leads engaging programs for residents living with dementia, adapting activities to residents’ abilities, interests, and life stories. Activities may include music, art, baking, gardening, reminiscence groups, gentle exercise, sensory experiences, celebrations, and one-on-one interactions. The coordinator partners with the Program Director to plan, lead, and evaluate a full activity calendar; develops activity calendars, newsletters, and family communications; and builds relationships with residents, families, care staff, and community partners. The role includes a schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotating weekends required. Pay is $23.00–$29.00 per hour, with credit given for experience.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in activity programming, preferably in memory care, or experience as a caregiver.
Working knowledge of dementia and other memory care diagnoses.
Documented Alzheimer’s and dementia training.
A positive, patient, and creative approach to engaging residents.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Ability to take initiative independently and work well as part of a team.
Physical, mental, and emotional energy to keep residents active and engaged.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to produce a negative drug test.
May be subject to a background check.

Nice To Haves

Memory care activity programming experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Program Director to plan, lead, and evaluate a full calendar of programs in the Reflections neighborhood.
Adapt activities to residents’ abilities, interests, and life stories so each can participate meaningfully.
Evaluate which programs are working and bring forward fresh ideas to keep activities creative and engaging.
Build warm relationships with residents, families, care staff, and community partners.
Help create activity calendars, newsletters, and family communications.
Stay informed about community programs and procedures to answer questions and help families feel connected.
Lead or guide activities such as sing-alongs, art, baking, gardening, reminiscence groups, gentle exercise, sensory experiences, celebrations, and one-on-one interactions.